The acquisition of the Grand Prairie location by Optima Aero is ideal for US market entry for Canada's Optima Aero.

Optima Aero has launched an initiative to recognise carbon footprint avoidance through the re-use of serviceable helicopters parts. The first green certificates were presented to Airbus and Babcock France.

The Anglet facility will enable Optima to dismantle entire helicopters directly in Europe, thus reducing its carbon footprint. The team will also have the capability to certify helicopter parts.